Free Tate Britain Tour

Queer Collection Tour: 1890–1945

10 June 2023 at 12.00–12.30 and 14.00–14.30

Duncan Grant, Bathing 1911. Tate. © Tate.

Discover the fascinating world of queer art at Tate Britain, and gain insight into the lives and works of some of the most influential artists from the modern period

Join Thomas Kennedy for an exciting queer tour of Tate Britain’s collection, following a major rehang of the collection. Focussing on queer artists and their sitters during the period 1890 to 1945, the tour will explore various themes related to queer identity, such as sexuality, gender, race, and politics at a time when homosexual acts were illegal in Britain.

In this tour, Thomas will highlight major works by modern artists Gwen John, Duncan Grant, Nina Hamnett, and Gluck, among others. The works by these artists delve into the diverse experiences of queer artists and their representations of the world around them.

This event is part of Queer and Now, a festival dedicated to the powerful role of LGBTQIA+ art and culture in the UK.

Thomas Kennedy, Assistant Curator of Modern British Art, has worked on major exhibitions and collection displays at Tate Britain including Walter Sickert (2022) and After Industry: Communities in Northern England 1960s–1980s (2022). In his role he also plays an active role in diversifying the collection, leading on acquisitions from Gwen John to David Robilliard, as well as conducting collection research into the representation of queer artists in the modern period.

Tate Britain's step-free entrance is on Atterbury Street. It has automatic sliding doors and there is a ramp down to the entrance with central handrails.

There is a lift between the Lower and Main floors. Alternatively you can take the stairs.

Accessible and standard toilets are located on the Lower floor.
A Changing Places toilet is not currently available.
Ear defenders can be borrowed from the ticket desk on the Lower floor.

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Email hello@tate.org.uk
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Please meet in Room 13

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10 June 2023 at 12.00–12.30

10 June 2023 at 14.00–14.30

Aimed at audiences 16 and upwards, but suitable for everyone

Free with ticket

Tickets available to collect from the Manton ticket desk from 10.00

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